Raymond pocket watch was the 571, a 21j, 16s watch with the latest horological and metallurgical advances of the time. Elgin pocket watches among the 4 big name watchmakers hamilton, waltham, illinois, and elgin, elgin is most noted in my mind at least for making a vast quantity of mediocre watches. Elgin national watch company in the spring of 1864 half a dozen ambitious chicago businessmen decided that if massachusetts could build a factory that built watches illinois could, too. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. See recent prices for elgin watches, learn the story behind the.
C means combination roller, found in certain 18 and 16 sizes elgin grades pocket watches. Lay a clean, soft cloth on a firm surface and gently place the elgin pocket watch on the material. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. Start your search by engine, chassis or heavy duty chassis by making your selection in the top menu. Whether your style is fullon retro or you just want a piece to class up your wardrobe, pocket watches are eyecatching and functional. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Elgin pocket watch valueserial number year of manufacture value there are when you click on the two serial know the link below numbers serial number and you can the only you can find match the important one out the year serial number is the one on your elgin to the year the pocket watch your watch movement was made was made. Pocket watches usas biggest pocket watch specialist.
Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Elgin pocket watches were an icon of american pocket watch production in the 20th century and reflect the massive progress of the age with durable yet elegant designs. Elgin model 2 multicolor case pocket watch 6 size 15 j. It will need a service or repair to keep perfect time, has sat idle for years. With over 30 years of industry experience, pocket watches is the first port of call for all of your timepiece needs. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. We have many parts that are not yet listed on this site. Raymond pocket watch, 17 jewels, 18s, grade 183, model 2. Elgin 16s pocket watch hands thin spade model 3 set hour minute second 512. Antique elgin pocket watch with ford model a logo, very nice condition and keeps accurate time. The left side of our catalog pages features a set of.
Elgin pocket watch railroad grade, model 571 circa 1947. After 1959 they were made by scott, and have a 574 model designation. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Elgin pocket watch sale old vintage, antique elgin. We specialize in antique pocket watches and clocks and we also offer select wrist watch parts. If you need a specific part for your outboard, ask we may have it.
Shop unique elgin pocket watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Traces the evolution of the elgin national watch company, americas largest watch manufacturer, from their founding in 1864 until their demise 100 years later. If the model number is on the crankcase, only the last three digits shown in the table will be stamped. If you have a quartz watch, one that uses a battery, one with a logo, instead of the name elgin on the dial, or anything made after around 1965, then you are pretty much out of luck.
This fine timepiece is lever set and stem wound and a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter the most popular of sizes. Welcome to watch crystal warehouse please be sure to scroll down to read our instruction pages on how to measure balance staffs, jewels, and watch crystals before ordering. Yes, it was the last railroad pocket watch made by elgin. Boss 10 k gf, of, ssd montgomery porcelain dial with arabic numerals. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs elgin 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding. Start your search with the top menu or catalog drilldown filters. Rare antique railroad 21j 18s elgin grade 349 gold pocket watch mint. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Discover fantastic elgin pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Buy elgin pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Antique lady elgin pocket watch gold fill hunter case fancy dial sn 11816204.
Elgin antique pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. The generally accepted dates for the last run of grade 571 would place it in 1954. Elgin watches parts, and accessories are known for their reliability and durability. Add a vintage timepiece to your collection with your pick from the range of elgin pocket watches, which are very sought after by watch collectors. This grade 571 is highlighted with this rare elgin boxcar dial. The stamped model number is then followed by the motor serial number. Raymond pocket watch is one of the elgin watch companies top of the line offerings. Category late 19th century antique elgin pocket watches. Antique 1914 elgin grade 354 model 2 0s 15j gold filled pocket watch. As for the postwwii elgin domestic grade pocket watches, except for the grade 571 b. Although elgin stopped trading in 1964, the company had almost 100 years of trading, during which time they produced over 60 million watches. Brief history of the elgin national watch company including watch serial numbers and production dates.
Elgin model 3 grade 418 antique pocket watch usa 1917. Find great deals on ebay for elgin pocket watch and waltham pocket watch. For example, the only railroad grade pocket watch that elgin was making in the 1950s was the grade 571, and they didnt start selling the b. Elgin open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for sale. New listing elgin pocket watch, 0 size, 15j, grade 410,model 3,vintage 1914, oversize case. Raymond pocket watch railroad grade 478 gold filled. Elgin usa deer motif silverode 59 mm antique pocket watch. The high quality construction means that many elgin watches last a very long time and become antiques. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Antique waltham model 1894 gents 17j victorian silver pocket watch. Back of watch works is engraved with the following.
Raymonds, i believe the rest were either socalled transportation grades for use on electric street and interurban railways and by bus drivers, or just commercial grades for others who just preferred a pocket watch for everyday use. This is a newold stock parts list from a local marine and small motor business filled with great diagrams and information relevant. Elgin outboard motor, year model hp leeroys ramblings. It had an unbreakable durapower mainspring, a monometallic balance and a balance spring that didnt change elasticity with temperature, unlike steel. Railroad grade vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade elgin or the earlier national watch co. The nice 14k gold case is 40mm in diameter and is in good condition, some minor dull dents and the odd scratch with the overall weight of the pocket watch 55 grams. Horse power year built type of cooling number of cylinders tool reference code 571. Elgin antique pocket watches with railroad watch for sale ebay. Back inside of case cover engraved with the following.
Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. However, there is no listing of part number 26 for any model numbers in the official elgin parts list book from 1938. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about elgin pocket watch. The following is a list of all models produced 1959 elgin outboard motor model data model number o. Discover fantastic elgin pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. Not only a beautiful top railroad grade pocket watch, but one that truly rocks from the movement of the balance wheel.
Superb case 14k gold 1893 elgin 0s 7j ladies pocket watch. You can also customize your search experience for catalog, part search or techinical lookup. Elgin bw raymond 21j 16s 571 railroad grade pocket watch. There are mens and womens elgin antique pocket watches available and they feature an array of different colours and styles. This is a newold stock owners manual and parts list from a local marine and small motor business filled with. Elgin 19461954 model identification and specifications. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Pocket watches us the worlds largest pocket watch specialist nothing adds a suave edge to a look quite like pocket watches. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. Elgin 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The following grades also have the combination roller system. For sale, we are offering an original parts list for elgin outboard motor, 7.
The elgin national watch company was founded in 1864 in elgin, illinois as the national watch company, and some of the organizers were later to become the some of the biggest names in the american watch industry. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online. Balances, enamel dials, pocket watch parts, aircraft clock parts, military watch parts, etc. Elgin crafted a nice selection of vintage pocket watches in various styles that you can find for. B110608 for sale, we are offering an original, 1958 owners manual and parts list for elgin outboard motor, 7. Hoping to give their new company a jump start, the investors. Rare 1897 elgin model 2 18s 21j gr 149 pocket watch rare coin. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. The most common elgin pocket watch material is metal. The odd thing is that while it was marked 8 adjustments, various elgin literature described it as being adjusted to five positions see 1951 ad below or six positions. Founded in chicago in 1864, the then national watch company was developed out of a consortium of local business leaders.
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